UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
November 21, 2013
PORTER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in Charter)
Kentucky | 001-33033 | 61-1142247 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky | 40223 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(502) 499-4800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
On November 21, 2013, Porter Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBIB), parent company of PBI Bank, announced that John T. Taylor was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Porter Bancorp and Chairman of the Board of PBI Bank following regulatory approval. Mr. Taylor previously served as interim CEO of Porter Bancorp and interim Chairman of the Board of PBI Bank.
A copy of the press release issued by Porter Bancorp, Inc. to announce Mr. Taylor’s appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
John T. Taylor, age 53, was named President and CEO of PBI Bank and President of Porter Bancorp, Inc. in July 2012. He was also elected as a Board member of PBI Bank and Porter Bancorp. Prior to joining Porter Bancorp and PBI Bank, Mr. Taylor served as President and CEO of American Founders Bank, Inc. and American Founders Bancorp, Inc. of Lexington, Kentucky. He previously served in senior management positions with increasing responsibility for PNC Bank, N.A., including as President of its Ohio/Northern Kentucky region for six years. He has more than 29 years of banking experience in Kentucky and Ohio. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued November 21, 2013. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| PORTER BANCORP, INC. | |
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Date: | November 21, 2013 | By: | /s/ Phillip W. Barnhouse |
Phillip W. Barnhouse | |||
Chief Financial Officer | |||
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